QA Welding Inspection Supervisor, Bridge – Northeastern USA

About the role

Pennoni is accepting applications for an Inspection Supervisor to oversee Quality Assurance (QA) inspection services for structural steel fabrication, coatings, and related bridge and highway materials. This role supports transportation agencies QA fabrication inspection programs located in the Northeastern United States and includes supervision of inspection personnel, coordination with clients and fabrication facilities, and help ensuring compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive leadership and oversight for QA inspection staff supporting DOT projects at offsite fabrication facilities and project job sites.
• Provide inspectors with technical guidance.
• Perform shop audits.
• Support assignments when there are scheduling conflicts.
• Conduct site visits to monitor performance and progress.
• Support the onboarding, training, and development of inspection personnel.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable DOT specifications, AASHTO, AWS codes, and contract requirements.
• Review inspection reports and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify that fabrication, welding, and coating processes meet required standards.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Serve as a key technical resource, providing guidance on welding procedures, nondestructive testing, and fabrication-related issues.
• Participate in prefabrication meetings.
• Contribute to QA/QC planning and procedures.
• Mentor inspection staff to promote consistency and technical excellence across projects.
• Act as a liaison between Pennoni, clients, and fabrication facilities, ensuring clear communication of project status, risks, and issues.
• Help coordinate responses to client comments, audits, and technical inquiries to maintain strong client relationships